Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City: The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It is located on the Red River in northwestern Louisiana. Bossier City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Fair and the Kiddie Park.
About
Bossier City is a city located in the county of Bossier Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 61,315 and a population density of 539 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 68,159 inhabitants.
The city was created 141 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about Bossier City
| Population : | 68,159 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Bossier Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 113.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1883 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:23:58 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 71111 |
| Density : | 600 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 10.04% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Bossier City is located at 32°30'58"N 93°43'56"W (32.5159900, -93.7321200).
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Official website of Bossier City
Demographics
The population of Bossier City increased by 10.04% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 61,315 | - | census |
| 2011 | 63,540 | 3.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,414 | 2.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 66,191 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 67,078 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 68,157 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 68,125 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 68,471 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 68,316 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 68,159 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,428 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,487 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,666 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,489 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 28.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 69.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 28.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 331 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
Bossier City zip code is 71111.
County name: Bossier, County
fips: 22015
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $141,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,200 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $385 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,128 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,491 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 136,627 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,657 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $66,641 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,594 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 846 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 395 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 325 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 472 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 691 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 625.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 18.36 |
People born in Bossier City (30)
People born in Bossier City, including musician and songwriter Shannon Leto, actor and musician Jared Leto, American-Canadian singer-songwriter, producer Jesse Winchester, .
List
- Kim Gandy (American feminist) she was born in 25/01/1954
- Judi Ann Mason (American writer) she was born in 02/02/1955
- Larry Robinson (American basketball player) he was born in 11/01/1968
- Arlene Howell (American actress) she was born in 25/10/1939
- Blayne Weaver (American actor) he was born in 09/04/1976
- Al Smith (professional baseball umpire) he was born in 11/06/1925
- Alex Pourteau (American professional wrestler) he was born in 30/10/1969
- B. J. Ryan (American baseball player) he was born in 27/12/1975
- Dennis Swilley (American football player) he was born in 28/06/1955
- Earl C. Poitier (American actor) he was born in 16/12/1974
- John Fritchey (American politician) he was born in 02/03/1964
- Kenyon Cotton (Player of American football (1974-2010)) he was born in 23/02/1974
- Mike Thomas (American sportsperson and gridiron football player) he was born in 04/06/1987
- Robert Adley (businessman and politician from Benton, Louisiana) he was born in 03/09/1947
- Steve Davis (quarterback (1952-2013)) he was born in 19/11/1952
- Buck Robley (American professional wrestler) he was born in 01/01/1942
- Weldon Brown (American football player) he was born in 12/05/1987
- Seth Lugo (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 17/11/1989
Schools in Bossier City
College & universities near Bossier City, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485962 | VH Barber & Styling Academy | Bossier City (LA) | 71111-4409 |
| 160117 | Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School | Bossier City (LA) | 71111 |
| 158477 | Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport (LA) | 71104 |
| 159027 | Guy's Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology Inc | Shreveport (LA) | 71105 |
| 490498 | Digital Media Institute at InterTech | Shreveport (LA) | 71103-3600 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bossier City, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Bossier City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bossier City Post Office | Bossier City (LA) | 71111 |
| Downtown Shrevepor Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71101 |
| Centenary Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71104 |
| Industrial Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71107 |
| Shrevepor Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71102 |
Other cities in Bossier Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bossier Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Red Chute | 6,261 | City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Haughton | 3,243 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Benton | 2,092 | Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Plain Dealing | 935 | Town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Palmetto | 156 | Village in St. |
Distance to Other Cities
Bossier City distances to largest Louisiana cities
